C.R.S. § 15-19-305
15-19-305. Unlawful to hold autopsy
15-19-305. Unlawful to hold autopsy. It is unlawful for any person to hold an autopsy on any dead human body mentioned in this part 3, except on the request of the district attorney of the district where the body is located, without the written, telegraphic, or telephonic consent of the secretary of the anatomical board, such telegraphic or telephonic consent to be verified by written consent.